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This is how DRM works I am writing this article to explain how modern DRM works, and what are it shortfalls. How do I know this? I have implemented DRM for a streaming website. So let's say you have a file that needs to be encrypted, now you send the encrypted file to user device, now this file can be decrypted by user hardware only with a decryption key that is unique to their device. Now how does this works? So let's say you have a video file which is encrypted with a certain algorithm, Widevine/Fairplay being the most popular ones. Now to decrypt this video file modern SOCs have a special hardware component to decrypt this. Now to run this decryption algorithm you need access to OS level features, sometimes even kernel level access. Here's what happens in the whole process, let's say you use Netflix and stream a movie. Here are the steps that are involved:- 1. You request the content from Netflix. 2. Netflix gives you a playlist url like m3u8 or mpd that contains addresses of movie chunks (a video file is broken into various chunks typically 5-15s chunk), audio files and subtitles. 3. The Netflix player tries to play the file only to discover that it is encrypted. 4. If the file is encrypted we attempt to generate a SPC(server playback context) key which contains the data of our device in anonymous manner that we get from CDM (Content Decryption Module) 5. The server takes in the SPC key and generates a unique decryption key for the device. 6. The device takes in the decryption key and decryptes the content. Drawbacks:- 1. Since this modern DRM requires OS/Kernel level access not all applications can use it, for example if you want to watch movie on Netflix in best possible quality on browser, then on Windows you need to use Edge browser and Safari on Mac. 2. Many times the hardware might not support the decryption algorithm used, for example, since Prime Video on iOS uses Widevine DRM which is only software level encryption on iOS devices, it supports only 720p on iOS devices. 3. Chaging hardware or updating its drivers would render the downloaded content key useless, therefore you would need to update your DRM keys when changing your CPU/GPU on PC or sometimes even updating your drivers. Sometimes, driver updates can break DRM implementation too, this is particularly visible on Denuvo DRM for games. Potential loopholes:- As no system is foolproof, this system can also be bypassed. For example, if a user decides to use an emulation layer or a translation layer that clones CDM then same decryption key can be used on multiple systems, for example here's a security flaw highlighted here:- https://github.com/momo5502/emulator/ https://redd.it/1jv41o8 @redditpiracy

There is no excuse for struggling, low income, Nine-to-Fivers to be spending our money on digital content when Piracy is an option. Thinking about watching a movie? Get a torrent. Thinking about that new hit show? Get a torrent. Thinking about learning photo editing software? Get a torrent. Thinking about reading a new book? Get a .pdf. Need a textbook for school? ABSOLUTELY get a .pdf. You literally just got ripped off for $50,000 on tuition as it is. Thinking about playing a game? Get a torrent. Oh but you want to own an official copy so that you can unlock achievements on Steam? Nobody looks at your profile anyway. Get a torrent. Thinking about revisiting your childhood and buying a PlayStation 1 or a Nintendo 64 to enjoy some classic games? Get an emulator. Feel free to downvote me if you don't like my attitude but folks, please please don't give your grocery money and your rent money to Entertainment corporations. Don't do it. Piracy is a precious tool and I think especially for working class people. Have zero doubts. https://redd.it/1jv2770 @redditpiracy

I'm glad this happened. Anyone who does this shit deserves it. https://redd.it/1juyams @redditpiracy

All achievements in a pirated copy of Sekiro, using Achivement watcher as tracker and having it for display in Playnite with Success Story with in game notifications. https://redd.it/1juv7ia @redditpiracy

Netflix is raising prices again in some countries (Prices in NZD) $27.99 and now it's going up to $33.99 https://redd.it/1jusqxj @redditpiracy

Fuck Netflix. https://redd.it/1juoi6r @redditpiracy

pirates life continues at educational facilities https://redd.it/1jujpi5 @redditpiracy

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Thank you, French guy https://redd.it/1ju9ukm @redditpiracy

Anyone else go through the torrent and deselect all the fluff? Torrents can't just have the file you're looking for. They also need to include the calling card for the creator, folders of representative scenes, and sometimes folders of suggested other media from the same creator, etc. The fluff never amounts to much size-wise but I just feel particular about only downloading what I decide to. So I end up wasting time setting all the fluff to Unwanted despite it being ultimately wasted effort. Was just curious if I alone had this compulsion. https://redd.it/1ju8hi4 @redditpiracy

u guys ever been so desperate to watch a movie that you cant find on any pirating sites so you're like "fine i'll buy it" only to find out that theres no way to watch it legally either https://redd.it/1ju42ib @redditpiracy

So empress is not cracking anytime soon https://redd.it/1ju0899 @redditpiracy

POV: You clicked the wrong download button https://redd.it/1jtzj4y @redditpiracy

Me right now https://redd.it/1jtwv6n @redditpiracy

Because what else do you listen to first when you finally learn to pirate yt music https://redd.it/1jtqy9x @redditpiracy

GazelleGames tracker - Got banned for an honest mistake but the conversation I had with the mods was excruciating https://redd.it/1jtlxfj @redditpiracy

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Everyones nightmare just happened to me https://redd.it/1jtmcnq @redditpiracy

Simp City 403 Forbidden error Last night the site still worked for me but now when I try to access it I get the 403 Forbidden error. Has it been blocked for me or is this happening for everybody ? I know this happened before on that site just several months ago so I am not sure if the problem is on my end or if this affects everyone who tries to access the site. https://redd.it/1jtjwkk @redditpiracy